Background Notes:

Activity One:

• a review of personal information will help the student build her confidence in knowing she already knows information that is included in the job application form
• another activity to review the Key Vocabulary is to have your student group the vocabulary words into different categories, e.g.: Personal Information, Skills, Education

Activity Two:

• Some of the Application Forms Do's and Don'ts will surprise your student. Remember there are different expectations regarding employment practices in every country
• have your student share the job search procedures and practices from his country
• stress the point that an application form is an evaluation tool for the employer to measure reading skills, writing skills and general knowledge of job search skills

Activity Three:

• many stores and fast food restaurants are excellent sources for gathering authentic forms; merely tell them your are an ESL tutor/instructor and you will be using it for instructional purposes
• ensure them they will not be submitted as applications for employment